KOTA SAMARAHAN (Jan 8): A 31-year-old bank officer, who was on Tuesday charged in Kuching with three counts of cheating three individuals, has been slapped with another four charges of cheating four others to the tune of RM500,000 at the Sessions Court here. The woman pleaded not guilty before Judge Shafiza Abdul Razak Tready to [...] The post In Kota Samarahan, bank officer gets four more cheating charges totalling RM500,000 appeared first on Borneo Post Online .

KUCHING (Jan 8): Sarawak's rising musical talent, 12-year-old Taylor Louise, will perform for the first time at New York's iconic Carnegie Hall on July 11. This follows a string of recent accolades, including the Exceptional Young Talent Award in Paris and a top prize at the New York International Music Competition last month. "This is [...] The post Sarawaks Taylor Louise to perform at New Yorks Carnegie Hall appeared first on Borneo Post Online .

KUCHING (Jan 8): Unnecessary delays by civil servants in completing public services should be reported to the SarawakIntegrity and OmbudsmanUnit (Unions), said Datuk Dr Juanda Jaya. The Deputy Minister in the Premier's Department (Integrity and Ombudsman) said adherence to standard operating procedures (SOPs) should not be used to justify avoidable delays as this could undermine [...] The post Report unnecessary delays by civil servants to SarawakIntegrity and OmbudsmanUnit, says Juanda ..

KUCHING (Jan 8): A 13-year-old boy who threatened to stab his female classmate 300 times and to have her raped last year has been ordered to complete a two- year good behaviour bond by the Magistrates' Court here. Magistrate Mason Jaro Lenya Barayan also granted an undeposited bail of RM500 for the bond with a parent [...] The post Two-year good behaviour bond for Padawan teen who threatened to stab female classmate 300 times, have her raped appeared first on Borneo Post Online .

PUTRAJAYA (Jan 8): Home Minister Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail said the Immigration Department and the National Registration Department will introduce a new Malaysian passport and a new MyKad by the second quarter or early third quarter of this year. He said the new versions will be enhanced with more advanced security features to further [...] The post New Malaysian passport and MyKad with stronger security coming mid-2026, says home minister appeared first on Borneo Post Online .

BINTULU (Jan 8): It is now a mandatory requirement for all travel agencies offering umrah packages to have a bank guarantee, said Dato Sri Tiong King Sing. The Minister of Tourism, Arts and Culture said he has directed the immediate implementation of the requirement following the latest incident where 36 umrah pilgrims were left stranded [...] The post Tiong orders immediate bank guarantee for travel agencies offering umrah packages after 36 pilgrims stranded appeared first on Borneo Post ..

MIRI (Jan 8): A woman in her early 40s here lost around RM270,800 to a love scam after the fraudsters posed as a Customs officer. Miri police chief ACP Mohd Farhan Lee Abdullah said the victim lodged a report on Wednesday after realising she had been deceived following repeated payment demands. "The victim became acquainted [...] The post Love scam on Facebook sees Miri woman fleeced of RM270,800 appeared first on Borneo Post Online .

PUTRAJAYA (Jan 8): The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) has detained a former Malaysian army chief, his two wives, and two other individuals as part of its probe into alleged corruption in procurement tenders. The former army chief and his two wives were arrested at around 7pm on Wednesday after presenting themselves to give statements at [...] The post Ex-army chief and two wives among five nabbed by MACC over defence tenders appeared first on Borneo Post Online .

KUCHING (Jan 8): The Sarawak Immigration Department detained 48 foreigners for various Immigration Act 1959/63 offences during an enforcement operation here on Tuesday. The operation was carried out in areas around Kuching City Mall commercial centre, Desa Ilmu business area, and at several Matang Hub food premises. "The premises were believed to have employed foreign [...] The post Immigration ops in Kuching nets 48 foreigners for various offences appeared first on Borneo Post Online .

TAMBUNAN (Jan 8): The Bingkor Rural Tourism Association has demonstrated its community commitment by presenting a cash donation to the Tambunan Orphanage during a recent welfare programme. Its chairman, Razzidin Robert, presented the contribution to the orphanage's principal, Noor Jannah Rusinin, who accepted it on behalf of the home's management and residents. Razzidin said the [...] The post Bingkor Rural Tourism Association donates to Tambunan Orphanage appeared first on Borneo ..

KUCHING (Jan 8): The Batu Kawa Health Clinic here received a boost to its healthcare services following the handover of essential medical and non- medical equipment worth more than RM50,000, donated by Petroleum Nasional Berhad (Petronas) in collaboration with the Association of Wives of Ministers and Deputy Ministers of Sarawak (Sabati). The contribution is part of [...] The post Batu Kawa Health Clinic receives RM50,000 in medical equipment from Petronas, Sabati appeared first on Borneo Post ..

SIBU (Jan 8): The upgrading of Jalan Sungai Maaw, a project implemented under the Rural Transformation Project (RTP), is progressing ahead of schedule and is now expected to be completed by the end of this month. Bawang Assan assemblyman Dato Sri Wong Soon Koh said the RM1.4 million project began on Oct 1, 2025 with [...] The post Flood-prone Jln Sungai Maaw roadworks set for early completion, says Bawang Assan rep appeared first on Borneo Post Online .

KOTA SAMARAHAN (Jan 8): A total of 106 students from Universiti Malaysia Sarawak (Unimas) yesterday presented the outcomes of their Service Learning Malaysia (Sulam) project for Kampung Peros in Krokong, Bau. Faculty of Applied and Creative Arts lecturer Candida Jau Emang said the project involved three main programmes under the faculty, with students' work being [...] The post Unimas students present outcomes of Kpg Peros Sulam project appeared first on Borneo Post Online .

KUCHING (Jan 8): Sarawak Skills has achieved outstanding results in the 'Single Rating for TVET Programmes 2025' conducted by the Department of Skills Development (JPK), marking a significant milestone in its commitment to excellence in Technical and Vocation Education and Training (TVET). Ten of its programmes were awarded five-star ratings, and a further 20 programmes [...] The post Sarawak Skills shines in TVET national assessment appeared first on Borneo Post Online .

SIBU (Jan 8): Global Education Centre will be organising a series of education fairs statewide this month. It said the fairs aim to provide students planning on pursuing further studies with a one-stop education consultation and scholarship assessment service. "From Jan 10 to 18, the education fair will cover Kuching, Sibu, Bintulu and Miri. Most [...] The post Global Education Centre to hold education fairs across Swak from Jan 10-18 appeared first on Borneo Post Online .

MIRI (Jan 8): Democratic Action Party (DAP) Sarawak secretary Alan Ling has questioned the prolonged delay in the upgrading project of the Miri Public Swimming Pool, which remains incomplete despite renovation works having commenced several years ago. Ling said funds were allocated by both the Sarawak and federal governments in 2024 to upgrade and refurbish [...] The post DAP man questions delay in Miri swimming pool upgrade appeared first on Borneo Post Online .

KUCHING (Jan 8): The Kuching South City Council (MBKS) must ensure its appointed contractor fulfils its responsibilities effectively, said Michael Kong. The special assistant to Stampin MP Chong Chieng Jen highlighted a recent breakdown in rubbish collection at Stutong Tiarra 2 apartment complex on Jalan Stampin Baru. Despite scheduled collections every Monday and Thursday, garbage [...] The post MBKS urged to enforce contractor accountability after rubbish build-up at Jln Stampin Baru condo ..

BEIJING (Jan 8): For much of the past decades, China's longest river, the Yangtze, bore the costs of the country's economic growth. Stretches of the 6,300-kilometer mother river were choked by polluted water, declining biodiversity and mounting disaster risks. However, that trajectory began to shift a decade ago. Today, water quality on the main stem [...] The post How a decade of dedicated protection is transforming China's mother river appeared first on Borneo Post Online .

TIANJIN (Jan 8): As dusk settled in, the ancient town of Yangliuqing in north China's Tianjin lit up with festive lights along the historic Beijing-Hangzhou Grand Canal. Even before reaching the main street, visitors were greeted by a joyful New Year's atmosphere -- colorful lanterns and red banners adorned the traditional town, while cheerful figurines [...] The post Festive atmosphere, immersive cultural experience in north China ancient town appeared first on Borneo Post ..

KOTA KINABALU (Jan 7): The Dewan Masyarakat Tun Said temporary evacuation centre (PPS) in Kota Belud was officially declared closed today, as the weather in the district has calmed down. The Sabah Disaster Management Committee said 260 people from 90 families taking refuge at the PPS returned to their homes in Kampung Suang Punggur, Kampung [...] The post Flood evacuees return home as Kota Belud PPS closes appeared first on Borneo Post Online .

KOTA KINABALU (Jan 7): The appointment of politicians as chairmen of government-linked companies (GLCs) is justified and remains relevant to ensure state government policies are implemented effectively, said pro-Gabungan Rakyat Sabah (GRS) political activist Aksyah Nasrah. He argued that opposition criticisms, which claim political appointments undermine institutional reform, reflect a narrow political narrative and a [...] The post Political appointments in Sabah GLCs key to effective policy ..

KOTA KINABALU (Jan 7): Accountability and transparency must form the foundational principles of governance for all government-linked companies (GLCs) in Sabah, not just selected entities like Invest Sabah Berhad, said BIMP-EAGA Business Council (Malaysia, Sabah) chairman Dr Raymond Alfred. He stressed that as entities funded directly or indirectly by public money, every Sabah GLC carries [...] The post Sabah GLCs must uphold full transparency, accountability, says BIMP-EAGA Business Council ..

SEMPORNA (Jan 7): A fishing boat was damaged in a fire that broke out off Sri Gaya here this evening, prompting a swift response from the Fire and Rescue Department (Bomba). Semporna Bomba station chief Akimullah Adan said a team of six firefighters was dispatched immediately after an emergency call was received at 5.27pm. Firefighters [...] The post Fishing boat gutted by fire in Semporna, no injuries reported appeared first on Borneo Post Online .

ANKARA (Jan 7): Malaysia remains steadfast in promoting justice, peace and dignity on the international stage, said Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim. He said Malaysia is ready to support multilateral efforts, including international peacekeeping initiatives under the United Nations, while respecting the role of regional stakeholders. "We are open. So whatever is necessary, or [...] The post Malaysia committed to justice, peace and dignity in global affairs, says Anwar appeared ..

KUCHING (Jan 7): Padungan Street will have its most spectacular transformation yet, as the inaugural 'Padungan Chinese New Year Reunion Street Festival 2026' will turn it into a 10-day celebration of heritage, culture, and culinary delight. The festival will run from Feb 6 to 15, 5pm to 11pm. Organising chairman Joey Wee said: "We aren't [...] The post Grand reunion event to transform Padungan Street into 10-day celebration of heritage, gastronomy delight appeared first ..

KUCHING (Jan 7): Kuching's push to revitalise Padungan into a vibrant heritage and street food hub is gaining momentum as the city prepares to take on a leadership role as a Creative City of Gastronomy for the Asia-Pacific region. Kuching South mayor Datuk Wee Hong Seng said the transformation of the century-old Padungan area is [...] The post Padungan set for revival as Kuchings heritage, street food hotspot appeared first on Borneo Post Online .

KUALA LUMPUR (Jan 7): Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has called on emerging economies to realise that their future is not necessarily tied to the dictates of the big powers, be it the United States or China, but rather their own ability to forge new and mutually beneficial economic alliances. Therefore, he said, they [...] The post PM Anwar tells emerging economies to forge new alliances, not be dictated by big powers appeared first on Borneo Post Online .

KUCHING (Jan 7): Sarawak Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg will launch the inaugural Asia Pacific Aerospace Conference & Exhibition 2026 (APACE 2026), scheduled from Jan 27 to 29 at the Borneo Convention Centre Kuching (BCCK) here. The event marks a significant milestone for Sarawak, positioning the state as an emerging aerospace [...] The post Sarawak Premier to launch APACE 2026, positioning state as Asia Pacific aerospace hub appeared first on Borneo Post Online .

STANDING at the base of Mount Kinabalu or gazing into the clear waters of Sipadan Island, Sabah's natural beauty can feel timeless and untouched. Yet these landscapes remain intact not by chance, but through deliberate choices, firm enforcement, and long-standing commitment to balancing conservation with responsible tourism. From ancient rainforests to the heart of the [...] The post Balancing conservation and tourism in Sabah appeared first on Borneo Post Online .

SIBU (Jan 7): The Sessions Court here has sentenced a 35-year-old man to five years in prison and one stroke of the cane for possessing an offensive weapon in a public place. Judge Musyiri Peet convicted Lim Chai Su from Julau on his own guilty plea and ordered for the jail term to commence from [...] The post Cockspur possession gets man in Sibu five years jail, caning appeared first on Borneo Post Online .

KOTA KINABALU (Jan 7): Institutions of higher learning must adopt new artificial intelligence (AI) innovations to ensure more Sabahan youths master the emerging technology, said Datuk Masiung Banah. The Kuamut assemblyman said the nation's ability to address a shortage of more than 10,000 local AI engineers and specialists is concerning. While some local universities have [...] The post Masiung: Tertiary institutions must arm Sabah youths with AI skills appeared first on Borneo Post ..

KANOWIT (Jan 7): The Nanga Ngungun-Nanga Bat road construction project has reached its final stage ahead of implementation, offering new hope to rural communities in the Ngemah state constituency through improved connectivity and socio-economic development, said Anyi Jana. The Ngemah assemblyman was cited in a Sarawak Public Communications Unit (Ukas) report as saying the project [...] The post Ngemah rep: Nanga Ngungun-Nanga Bat road nears construction stage appeared first on Borneo Post ..

KUCHING (Jan 7): The Sarawak government's decision to place Sarawak Metro Sdn Bhd under the State Financial Secretary (Incorporated) as a state-owned enterprise (SOE) marks an important step towards stronger governance, said Wilfred Yap. Sarawak Metro is the agency implementing the Kuching Urban Transportation System (KUTS) project. The Kota Sentosa assemblyman said the move would [...] The post Making Sarawak Metro state-owned enterprise will ensure better governance, financial ..

KUCHING (Jan 7): Sarawak is calling for a major revamp of the Technical Committee under the Malaysia Agreement 1963 Implementation Action Council (MTPMA63) to resolve long-standing healthcare challenges and end bureaucratic delays. Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Dr Sim Kui Hian said the proposed restructuring would see the technical-level discussions elevated to involve senior representatives from [...] The post MA63 technical committee needs major revamp to address healthcare challenges, end ..

MUKAH (Jan 7): Police arrested a 37-year-old local man after seizing 228 pills believed to be Nospan during a raid at a rented room above a shoplot in the Old Market area here on Tuesday. Mukah district police chief DSP Muhamad Rizal Alias said the raid, carried out around 10am, was conducted by the district [...] The post Mukah police arrest local man, seize suspected Nospan pills appeared first on Borneo Post Online .

KUCHING (Jan 7): Democratic Action Party (DAP) Sarawak chairman Chong Chieng Jen said the proposed two term or 10-year limit for the prime minister's tenure by Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim will serve as a systemic check on the unlimited power of the sitting prime minister. The Stampin MP and Padungan assemblyman said the move demonstrates [...] The post Chong: 10-year PM term limit a crucial systemic check on power appeared first on Borneo Post Online .

KUALA LUMPUR (Jan 7): The Royal Malaysian Air Force (RMAF) will not compromise on any form of misconduct or disciplinary breach amid allegations of unauthorised entry and immoral activities at a military camp. RMAF chief Gen Datuk Seri Muhamad Norazlan Aris said a thorough investigation was underway and that stern action, including dismissal from service, [...] The post After claims of immoral activities at military camp, RMAF chief says anyone found guilty could be dismissed appeared first on ..

MIRI (Jan 7): Traffic police here have issued a summons to a motorist caught driving against the flow of traffic on Jalan Kubu on Tuesday. A source said a member of the public filed a police report against the motorist. The complainant also submitted dashcam footage from his vehicle showing a Toyota Vios travelling against [...] The post Miri motorist who drove against traffic issued summons appeared first on Borneo Post Online .

MIRI (Jan 7): A total of 73 official complaints related to telecommunications coverage issues were recorded in Lawas last year, and the relevant parties must urgently take steps to resolve the matter, Parti Keadilan Rakyat (PKR) Lawas said. Its chairman, Zahid Matserudin, said the coverage problem requires a comprehensive solution that addresses the root causes, [...] The post PKR Lawas urges Sacofa to replace ageing fibre optic cables appeared first on Borneo Post Online .

MIRI (Jan 7): Police here arrested two men on Tuesday for their alleged involvement in the theft of a bonsai tree reported last week. In a statement posted on its official Facebook page, Miri district police said both suspects, who are locals, were apprehended at a house in Desa Lambir, Mile 8, along the Miri-Bintulu [...] The post Police arrest two in Miri bonsai theft case appeared first on Borneo Post Online .